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5 Examples of AI Ideas From Frontline Staff Translating into Millions in Realized Value

Despite billions in AI investment, only a fraction of initiatives deliver measurable ROI. Studies from McKinsey and BCG show that as few as 10–30% of AI use cases achieve expected financial outcomes, while Gartner estimates that up to 85% of AI projects fail due to unclear use cases and lack of alignment with business needs. One of the drivers for the aforementioned unclear use cases and lack of alignment with

Coby Skonord|
April 6, 2026
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7 Best Practices for Designing a Frontline Ideas Workflow That Actually Works

After 12 years in the idea and innovation management space and working with hundreds of clients, we’ve seen a lot of programs succeed, and some of them quietly fall apart. More often than not, failure comes down to the same handful of avoidable mistakes. One of those mistakes often includes the most complex part of your frontline ideas program – designing your workflow. If you’re building or refining a frontline

Coby Skonord|
February 24, 2026
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